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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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White breeches,
black coats and spiffy horses. . . Spring has surely
"sprung." April has come and gone, and SWVADA's year is
well underway. The month began with a very successful
"ride-a-test" with Frances Yeardley as the judge. Many
thanks to Annette Massey-Shaw for coordinating this
well-received event. The practice ring that was set up
in conjunction with this event was a particular member
pleaser. We're glad that so many of you took the
opportunity to come out and ride in an "official" ring -
without the pressure of the judge sitting in the booth!
April ended with a wonderful Spring Schooling Show with
Judy Westenhoefer as the judge. Kudos to Pam Bennington
and Susan Dallas for putting on such a fantastic first
show of the season for SWVADA! Thanks, too, to all the
volunteers who pitched in to make both of these events
function so smoothly!
Upcoming for SWVADA
are the Spring Recognized Show, with judge Brigitte
Simmons, and the June "ride-a-test" with judge Harriet
Peterson. If you're not planning to compete at the
recognized show, be sure to contact Jeanette Shires
about volunteering - or at the least come out and cheer
your friends on. Be on the lookout for information
regarding the June "ride-a-test" via the mass email
list.
Dust off those boots
- see you at the shows!
Beckie
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SWVADA MINUTES
March 2005
Next Meeting: 7 PM, Monday, May,16 2005
The Wildflour Restaurant at Hollins
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meeting of SWVADA was held on Monday, 18 April 2005 at Wildflour
Restaurant in Hollins, VA. President Beckie Mitchell called the meeting
to order at 7 PM. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Pam Bennington, Sue Cooper,
Susan Dallas, Gary Goodale, Gabi Hooten, Robin Jones, Blanche Mahoney,
Beckie Mitchell, Laura Nelson, Pat Nelson, Kim Reid, Annette Massey
Shaw, Jeanette Shires, Rebecca Splan. BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Susan
McIssac. MEMBERS/GUESTS ALSO PRESENT: Bobby Dallas, Harriet Keys, Bob
Whitehurst. President’s Report: Beckie Mitchell 1. Expressed appreciation to Annette Massey Shaw on the very successful Ride a Test. 2. Reminder of the first schooling show of the season this weekend. Volunteers welcome! Secretary’s Report: Gary Goodale 1. VOTED to accept/approve minutes as submitted. Treasurer’s Report: Blanche Mahoney 1. Explained the VA Horse Council was sent two checks when one was reported missing (later accounted for). Refund expected. 2. Balance in Checking Account: $3,468.94. 3. Balance in Savings Account: $1056.47 Clinics: Annette Massey Shaw 1. The question from VADA is whether we wish to continue the Round Robin Clinics. Discussion included pros/cons. Could the funding be put to more useful purposes? To be discussed further. Adult Camp: Gary Goodale 1. REMINDER that JUNE 1st is the opening date to reserve a spot for camp. Mail deposits to: Gary Goodale, 240 Camlach Lane, Boones Mill, VA 24065. Educational Sunday: Jeanette Shires 1. The financial report for Educational Sunday showed a total cost of $422.11 (which was under the allotted $500 budget). Many thanks to Ellen Aiken and Jeanette Shires for a terrific job. Equipment: Bob Whitehurst 1. The SWVADA trailer has been organized by Blanche Mahoney and Bob Whitehurst. Request that returned items be placed in designated areas. A chart will be put in trailer to indicate where items are to be stored. 2. Roanoke Valley Pony Club sent word of their appreciation for the use of a ring for their show. 3. VOTED to allow the VA Arabian Horse Association to rent an arena and letters for their show. Pat Nelson will handle.
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Green Hill Park: Pam
Bennington 1. Distributed informational brochure re: stabling plans. 2. Need to raise $5000 in one month in order to make request for matching funds program. 3. Explained how donors will be recognized. Membership: Pat Nelson 1. Membership is currently at 115. 2. Pat noted that we have a number of new members this year. Public Relations: Beckie Mitchell for Pat Bevan 1. Pat requests that information to be publicized be sent to her. 2. SWVADA now included on www.VirginiaEquestrian.com Recognized Show: Jeanette Shires/ Rebecca Splan 1. Explained that USDF/USEF now require that a Safety Coordinator must be designated for show. 2. Reviewed requests/requirements by USDF/USEF. 3. Jeanette directed to check with other chapters and USDF re: date application, etc. 4. To be considered: Whether or not to continue offering the Recognized Show due to the new requirements and paper work now imposed on the sponsoring organization. Ride a Test: Annette Massey Shaw 1. There were 21 rides and it was a very successful day. 2. Test copies are now available in Secretary’s Box. 3. Many expressed appreciation on having a second ring set up as a practice arena. 4. Reminder: the next Ride a Test is June 11 and will also be a PotLuck/ Tack Sale affair! 5. Pat Nelson would like suggestions/feedback for clinicians for Ride a Tests. April Schooling Show: Pam Bennington/Susan Dallas 1. 57 rides have been scheduled. 2. Reviewed list of volunteers. 3. Expecting a successful show! Miscellaneous: 1. Need to include email address on entry forms. Also the $5 office fee. 2. Include in judges’contracts and Omnibus the rule re: not showing before a judge if having had lesson within 30 days( per USEF rules). 3. Beckie Mitchell will burn a CD of minutes and financial reports for a permanent record. The meeting then adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Gary Maupin Goodale, Secretary |
